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| Serial/Reg’n | c/no. | Type | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| P2-POL | 53338 | Bell 407 | sold |
| P2-POM | 164 | De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | to VH-XFM |
Papua New Guinea Police
Fleet List
Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Aviation Unit
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) is the national police force of Papua New Guinea. The force was formally established circa 1950 with the merger of two former colonial police forces, to form the Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary. In 1972 the ‘and’ was dropped from the title.
The huge size of Papua New Guinea, and the limited road network makes air support a very useful tool in law enforcement. A small Aviation Unit was established around 2008. A DHC-6 Twin Otter was obtained on lease from a commercial operator for a few months in 2008. The following year a new Bell 407 helicopter was delivered. In 2013 the helicopter was sold, with no replacement.
Key Dates
| 2008 | RPNGC Aviation Unit established. | |
| Aug 2008 | First aircraft delivered – DHC-6 Twin Otter. | |
| 2009 | First helicopter delivered. | |
| 2013 | Helicopter withdrawn from use. |
Current Status
The RPNGC currently has no aircraft or helicopters.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft carry ‘POLICE’ titles on the fuselage sides, and the Constabulary crest near the cockpit.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Aircraft operating with RPNGC carried Papua New Guinea civil registrations, e.g. Bell 407 P2-POL.
Complete all-time aircraft fleet list.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 407 | 1 | 2009 | 2013 | Canada |
| De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter | 1 | 2008 | 2008 | ex-civil |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Spring Gardens Road, Port Moresby.
Organisational Structure
No subordinate units.
Current Unit Assignments
No subordinate units.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All aircraft are or were based at Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
To be added
Websites
wikipedia: Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary
Any photographs illustrating this operator would be welcome.
Papua New Guinea Police use of the
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
Aircraft Details
History
One DHC-6 Twin Otter 200 obtained in August 2008. Operated by Goroka Air Services on behalf of the Police. Used for Policing duties. Sold to a commercial operator in October 2008.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2-POM | 164 | P2-MDK | Aug 2008 | to VH-XFM 16 Oct 2008 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
Other Sources
To be added.
Papua New Guinea Police
use of the Bell 407
Aircraft Details
History
One new-build Bell 407 delivered in Sept 2009. Used for policing duties. Sold to a commercial operator between Jan 2013 and May 2014.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2-POL | 53338 | C-GLZU | Sep 2009 | Sold to Helifix Operations by May 2014 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- Rotorspot: Complete (Historical) Civil Rotorcraft Register of Papua New Guinea
- RPNGC – Police Helicopter & Plane
- Papua New Guinea Register 2009
Other Sources
To be added.